The opening date for Exeter's second Nando's restaurant has finally been revealed - and you haven't got that long to wait.

Soon, Peri Peri chicken and chips fans will get their cheeky fix at Alphington Park, off Marsh Barton Road, alongside the city centre branch in Princesshay.

The new restaurant is really starting to take shape, and Nando's bosses have confirmed that they are due to open on February 27.

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Those behind the plans say 40 jobs will soon be created by the arrival of the Nando's alone, which is set to 'compliment' the city centre branch in Princesshay.

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It will be hard news to stomach for Torquay and Barnstaple, the biggest towns outside Plymouth and Exeter which still haven't got a Nando's.

Here's what we know so far about the new restaurant

The planning statement says: “The proposed external seating associated with this proposal will not only reflect Nando’s simple but effective approach to design but will also improve and enhance the overall experience of the restaurant.

“The proposed external seating will be located at the front of the southern elevation and will introduce 10 additional covers. The seating will consist of metal framed chairs with timber backs, each of which will have an upholstered seating pad.

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“The application proposals will undoubtedly enhance the appearance of the host building, and in turn, the wider leisure park. The changes are modest in scale, but significant to Nando’s as they continue to focus on high quality design across their portfolio of new and existing restaurants.

“The additional external changes demonstrate Nando’s significant investment into the surrounding commercial area and are considered to fully accord with the identified planning policies.”

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The planning application also states that the new restaurant will have an outside seating area that will seat up to 10 people.

And there will be a living plant wall inside the Nando's outlet, covered in real greenery.

The opening hours of the Nando's branch haven't been announced just yet but according to their alcohol licensing application, they plan to sell alcohol between the hours of 11am to midnight between Monday to Sunday.

Earlier this year London chain, Breakfast and Burgers , which was due to open alongside Nando's pulled out of the development.

Now the earmarked plot - neighbouring the forthcoming Nando's - is up for sale.

Interestingly, branding on the latest visualisations of the scheme show national chain Bella Italia were clearly eyeing up the spot too.